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Anti-terror operations intensify after 2 soldiers, civilian killed
Security forces on Sunday intensified their operation to flush out terrorists from the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on the second day of encounter that has left two soldiers and a civilian dead.
SEBI chief says Hindenburg allegations against her is 'character assassination'
Shortly after US-based short seller Hindenburg Research on August 10 alleged that SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husband had stakes in “both the obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money siphoning scandal,” the SEBI chief and her husband issued a joint statement rejecting the allegations.
'Nothing credible in report': BJP
After the opposition lashed out at the government on the allegations of the US Short seller Hindenburg against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husband, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar termed the report a “conspiracy” and intended attack to destabilize India’s financial system and said there is nothing “credible” in the report.
ADANI GROUP TERMS HINDENBURG'S FRESH ALLEGATIONS 'MISCHIEVOUS
MM US-based short seller using manipulative information for personal profiteering with wanton disregard for facts and law’
Nadeem, who crowd-funded to buy javelin for Olympics, to get Rs 10 crore prize money from govt
Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz, has announced a 10 crore (PKR) cash prize for javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who smashed the Olympic record en route an unprecedented gold in Paris, a remarkable turnaround for the athlete who had to seek crowd funding for a new javelin months before the Games.
'GROIN INJURY RESTRICTS MY RUNNING': NEERAJ CHOPRA AFTER WINNING SILVER
Following his silver medal win at the ongoing Paris Olympics, India’s Olympic and World Championships gold medalist Neeraj Chopra said that he has been facing a groin injury that restricts his running.
NTR JR JOINS HANDS WITH 'KGF' DIRECTOR FOR FILM
Actor NTR Jr is collaborating with 'KGF' fame director Prashanth Neel for a new film. On Friday, the #NTRNEEL team announced the project with an auspicious muhurat puja, which was attended by NTR Jr, Prashanth Neel, their families, and producers from NTR Arts and Mythri Movie Makers.
US, EGYPT, QATAR URGE ISRAELHAMAS CEASEFIRE TALKS NEXT WEEK
US President Joe Biden along with leaders of Egypt, and Qatar have called on Israel and the Hamas movement to resume talks on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on August 15 in Doha or Cairo.
Court approves 11-day physical remand of Imran, wife
An accountability court has approved an 11-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a new Toshakhana case, Pakistan-based The News International reported.
17-MEMBER BANGLADESH'S INTERIM GOVT SWORN IN, YUNUS CHIEF ADVISOR
Seventeen members of Bangladesh’s interim government took their oaths at a ceremony in Dhaka on Thursday, Bangladeshbased daily, Dhaka Tribune reported. Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus, 84, was sworn in as the country’s chief advisor.
SC: MERE ATTEMPT TO OVERTAKE VEHICLE ON ROAD DOES NOT MEAN RASH AND NEGLIGENT DRIVING
The Supreme Court in the case Prem Lal Anand and Others v. Narendra Kumar and Others observed and has stated that a mere attempt of overtaking on the road cannot by itself amounts to rash and negligent driving.
AMITY UNIVERSITY, AIIA TO PROMOTE AYURVEDA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi and Amity University, Noida, to collaborate on education, research, and technology.
Waterlogging, traffic snarls after rain lashes parts of Delhi
Commuters braved traffic snarls and waterlogged roads on Friday after rain swept parts of Delhi in the evening.
ANURAG SLAMS CONG FOR SILENCE ON ATROCITIES ON HINDUS
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for showing concern about Gaza and maintaining silence on the atrocities being committed against Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
Only Indian passport holders to be allowed to enter Assam from Bangladesh: DGP
Amid the turmoil in Bangladesh, Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh said that only Indian passport holders will be allowed to enter the state from trouble-torn country through the designated entry points.
500 medal winners in sports got jobs in UP in past 2 years: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the finals of a state-level men’s wrestling competition in Gorakhpur on Friday.
Jaya Bachchan has vast more experience than Vice President': Priyanka Chaturvedi
Following a heated exchange of words between Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari’s remarks on Friday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that Jaya Bachchan comes with vast more experience than the Vice President himself.
Committed to conducting polls in J&K at earliest: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has maintained that the exact dates for the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections will be announced after the Election Commission conducts a final security requirement assessment in Delhi. Despite this uncertainty, Kumar assured that the Election Commission (EC) is dedicated to holding the Assembly polls at the earliest, emphasizing that minor attempts to disrupt the process would not derail the electoral exercise.
Army personnel rehearse21-gun salute at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital, Indian Army personnel on Friday rehearsed a 21 Gun salute at Red Fort.
82nd ANNIVERSARY: ELDERS PAY TRIBUTE TO QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT MARTYRS
The Rajya Sabha on Friday commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the Quit India Movement, with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar leading the House in paying homage to the martyrs.
Javelin brings to fore rare Indo-Pak camaraderie
In a heart-warming display of sportsmanship and shared humanity, the mother of India’s javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra extended her blessings to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who claimed gold at the Paris Olympics.
Harish Salve to represent Vinesh before CAS
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to be awarded the silver medal in the women’s wrestling 50kg competition in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be represented by renowned senior counsels Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc division at 2:00 PM on Friday.
Sparks fly in Rajya Sabha as Jaya, Dhankhar exchange words
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Friday demanded an apology from Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar after a heated exchange of words over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari’s remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge.
SC stays Mumbai college's ban on hijab, stole on campus
The Supreme Court on Friday partially stayed a circular issued by Chembur College in Mumbai by which it had banned students wearing hijab, stole, or cap on the campus.
for No provision creamy layer in quota for SC/ST, asserts Cabinet
The Union Cabinet on Friday asserted that there was no provision for a creamy layer in the reservation for SCs and STs in the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar.
MANISH SISODIA GETS BAIL
Granting bail, the Supreme Court says bail is rule and jail is exception | Prolonged incarceration shouldn't become punishment without trial
Paris Olympics: India Defeat Spain To Win Bronze In Men's Hockey
A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh’s effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium on Thursday.
Monsoon Session Of Uttarakhand Assembly To Begin On August 21
The monsoon session of the Uttarakhand Assembly will start on August 21 and continue till August 23, as per an official notification.
Amit Shah Locks Horn With Akhilesh In LS
Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the discussion over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Biden 'Not Confident' Of Peaceful Transfer Of Power
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is not confident about a peaceful transfer of power if Republican Donald Trump loses the upcoming presidential election.